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UNE has a long history of excellence in teaching and research in science. The Bachelor of Science is one of our oldest and most popular degrees, offering a broad spread of majors, from Archaeology to Zoology, and many varied areas of study in between.

Most of our courses are available for study online, with periodic intensive schools conducted on campus for many units, so you can put into practice in the lab what you have learned in your studies.

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Science Pathways

The Science Pathways program in the Bachelor of Scientific Studies is designed for students who may have little or no scientific background. It aims to build the skills and knowledge to help prepare students for more specialised science-based degrees. It includes foundation units in basic sciences and allows you to choose units from a range of specific study pathways. On completion of the program you can transfer into the science degree of your choice, and receive credit for units already completed.

More information about the Science Pathways Program.

Bachelor of Science

This degree offers you the opportunity to study a wide range of biological sciences to provide you with the skills and techniques necessary for solving problems associated with a broad range of issues.

You can complete majors in Animal Science and Veterinary Studies, Applied Physics, Archaeology, Biochemistry/Biotechnology Biodiversity, Botany, Chemistry, Computational Science, Forensic Science, Genetics, Geography, Geoscience, Mathematics, Medicinal Chemistry, Microbiology, Neuroscience, Palaeobiology, Physiology, Psychology, Zoology. All the majors available are underpinned by cutting edge research.

Bachelor of Scientific Studies

This is a course work plus research degree designed to provide specialised training in a specific field of study. Students are requirements to complete one of the following majors: Biochemistry, Biodiversity Science, Biomedical Science, Chemistry, Genetics, Mathematics, Medicinal Chemistry, Quantitative Ecology, Regulatory Science or Zoology. Students also complete either a thesis embodying the results of a research project or two mini-research projects.

Available Courses in Science

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Graduate Diploma in Science

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Master of Scientific Studies

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Please see course details for individual course rules and admissions criteria. Note some degrees have mandatory intensive schools which require attendance on campus.

*Course list is subject to change.

Flexibility is the key to our online learning programs. Whatever your commitments you can study at any time or place around the world - at home, travelling or at work. Your study can be balanced with the competing interests of work, family and social commitments.

UNE has been providing flexible education for over 60 years, so we know what the challenges are, and have a wide range of support services in place to help students overcome them. Our online teaching is designed to be inclusive, and to create a learning community for all students to engage with each other as well as academic staff. This is one of the reasons why we’ve been rated the best online university by Online Study Australia in its national list of top ten online universities.

How does online study work?

Instead of turning up to a lecture on campus at a designated time, the course content is provided online for you to access when it suits you each week. It might be a podcast (recorded lecture), a set of readings, questions posed in a discussion board, an online quiz or a video. Your lecturer will guide you through the unit with a weekly plan of study.

Intensive Schools

Some online units have intensive schools, which are usually held in the term breaks at our Armidale campus. Intensive schools are a valuable and enjoyable experience that enrich the learning process and help build your networks. Check the Course and Unit Catalogue to see if any units in your degree have intensive schools.

Please note: International students who wish to study wholly online are only permitted to do so if they are studying online from overseas or are studying in Australia on a visa other than a student visa.

The Pathways Enabling Course prepares you for admission to an undergraduate course at UNE. It is free from course fees and available online. The course awards you with the minimum entry requirements and can provide credit towards your UNE degree.

Why study the Pathways Enabling Course?

Prepare for university without paying course fees
Gain admission to university
Flexible online study
Develop valuable skills and knowledge
Complete study that can count towards your degree
Start in any three teaching periods

More information about the

Pathways Enabling Course.

Getting Started

Prior to applying we suggest you:

1. Check out our

Course and Unit Catalogue

, to see all the degrees UNE has to offer. You can search by course or for specific subjects. If you find yourself thinking 'that might be good', then have a look at which degree program is linked to those subjects.

2. Check if you need to add any

entry requirement documentation

to your application.

Check the closing dates for applications.

Some courses have earlier closing dates and requirements.

4. You may also be eligible for credit for study you've previously undertaken successfully, find out about

Advanced Standing

Ready to apply?

Applications are now open for Trimester 3, 2017

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Need some more information?

Use the form below to email our Future Student Team and they'll be able to help you with details about the application process, degree questions, studying at UNE and more.